Terms Glossary

A
AUX Auxiliary
Supplementary to, or additional to standard equipment.

ANT Antenna
A metallic device for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves.

AS Air Suction
The vacuum effect of drawing air.

ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid

A specialized petroleum based fluid used in transmissions.

AMP Amplifier, Ampere

AVC-LAN Audio Visual Communication - Local Area Network

The communication system that connects the ECU’s of the audio visual system and the audio visual
devices, and maintains communication between these devices and the ECU’s used.

AVC Audio Visual Communication

The system which includes signals, such as audio, visual and signals for switch indication and
communication.

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor

A feature which locks the seatbelt to prevent it from extending, and holds a passenger in place when the
belt is pulled out quickly or when the vehicle stops suddenly.

AVG Average
A single value (as a mean, mode, or median) that summarizes or represents the general significance of a
set of unequal values.

ALT Alternator
An electric generator that produces alternating current.

Approx. Approximately

AUTO Automatic

AI Air Injection

A/CL Air Cleaner

A device which filters air entering the engine to remove airborne impurities.

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Assy. Assembly

A/T Automatic Transmission

A transmission which is capable of automatically changing gears to meet varying road and load conditions.

ATM Automatic Transmission

A transmission which is capable of automatically changing gears to meet varying road and load conditions.

AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension

An adjustable suspension system that allows the operator to adjust the suspension for ride comfort or feel.

A/C Air Conditioner / Conditioning

A system of devices which causes a reduction or control of the temperature and humidity within the cab of a
vehicle.

AHC Active Height Control Suspension

An adjustable suspension that can vary the ride height of the vehicle.

A/F Air-Fuel

ADD Automatic Disconnecting Differential

A differential unit that can be shifted from the 2WD position to the 4WD position freely, even while the
vehicle is moving.

AC Alternating Current
An electric current that reverses direction in a circuit at regular intervals.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

ACM Active Control Engine Mount

An engine mount that uses a modern technique of noise or vibration control.

ACIS Acoustic Control Induction System

A variable induction system in which the effective length of the intake manifold is increased or decreased by
opening and closing of air control valve(s) in accordance with engine conditions.

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B2 Second Brake
Prevents the outer race of F1 from turning either clockwise or counterclockwise, thus preventing front and
rear planetary sun gear from turning counterclockwise.

B/L Bi-Level
A blower position in which air blows out of the center register, side registers and foot well register ducts.

+B Battery Positive Voltage

Available voltage coming from the positive battery terminal.

BDC Bottom Dead Center

The lowest point of the piston and connecting rod travel in a cylinder.

BVSV Bimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve

A vacuum controlling valve that reacts in accordance with temperature changes.

B/S Bore-Stroke Ratio

The relation between the diameter of the cylinder bore and the length of the stroke of the piston.

BAT Battery
An electrochemical device for producing electricity by converting chemical energy into electrical energy.

B3 First and Reverse Brake

Prevents the front planetary carrier from turning either clockwise or counterclockwise.

Bo Overdrive Brake
Prevents the overdrive sun gear from turning either clockwise or counterclockwise.

B1 Second Coast Brake

A band brake on some models, that prevents the front and rear planetary sun gear from turning either
clockwise or counterclockwise.

B+ Battery Voltage

BA Brake Assist
Provides an auxiliary brake force to assist the driver who cannot generate a large enough brake force during
emergency braking, thus helping to maximize the vehicle’s brake performance.

BACS Boost Altitude Compensation System

BEAN Body Electronics Area Network

Networks the ECU’s of the body electrical system and maintains communication between the ECU’s.
Controls and maintains communication between system ECUs

BTDC Before Top Dead Center

Slightly before the highest point of piston and connecting-rod travel in a cylinder.

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CPE Coupe
An enclosed single-compartment body style with two doors and varying passenger capacity depending on
seat arrangements.

C2 Direct Clutch
Connects input shaft and front and rear planetary sun gear.

C0 Overdrive Direct Clutch

Connects overdrive sun gear and overdrive carrier.

CW Curb Weight
The weight of a vehicle without passengers or payload, but including all fluids and other equipment specified
as standard.

CV Control Valve

C/V Check Valve

A one-way, in-line valve that permits flow of liquids or gases in one direction only and closes to prevent
passage in the opposite direction.

CTR Center
To place something in a central place in relation to other items.
2. The middle part, point, or line

CRS Child Restraint System

A term for a number of items which are designed to protect children from an injury during an accident.

CCo Catalytic Converter for Oxidation

Breaks down carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) into carbon dioxide and water.

CPS Combustion Pressure Sensor

A sensor that measures the pressure created during the combustion of the air/fuel mixture in a cylinder.

CB Circuit Breaker
A circuit protection device that will break the flow of current when current draw becomes excessive or
overloaded and unlike a fuse, it does not blow out but opens and then closes when the current / heat
subside.

COMB. Combination

CKD Complete Knock Down

Fully disassembled.

CH Channel
The path along which the form of an audio, visual, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic signal passes.

CG Center of Gravity

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CF Cornering Force
The side forces exerted on a vehicle or its tires when moving around a curve.

CD Compact Disk

C1 Forward Clutch
Connects input shaft and front planetary ring gear.

CCV Canister Closed Valve

A valve that allows the evap. canister to be sealed or open to the ambient air depending on mode or
command.

CPU Central Processing Unit

CUST Customer

CAN Controller Area Network

CYL Cylinder
A cylindrical chamber in which the pressure of a gas moves a sliding piston.

CBU Completely Built Unit

A vehicle that is completely built and assembled in Japan.

C-VSV Combination Vacuum Switching Valve

CCRO Three Way Catalytic Converter

A catalyst for the simultaneous conversion of the three exhaust pollutants HC, CO, and NOx.

Ci Central Fuel Injection

A computer-controlled fuel metering system which sprays atomized fuel into a throttle body mounted on the
intake manifold.

CMH Cold Mixture Heater

A component that heats the intake manifold during cold engine operation to accelerate vaporization of the
liquid fuel, thus reducing cold engine emissions and improving driveability.

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DSP Digital Signal Processor
A special-purpose programmable microprocessor designed to manipulate in real time a communications
stream of large amounts of digital data in order to improve its quality or modify it in specific ways.

DLC Data Link Connector

The electrical connector for plugging in the engine analyzer, forming an interface between the engine
electronic controls and diagnostic unit.

D/INJ Direct Injection

A fuel injection system which forces fuel directly into the combustion chamber.

DIFF. LOCK Differential Lock

A mechanism which eliminates the action of the differential so that both wheels can be driven for better
adhesion on slippery surfaces.

DIFF. Differential
A unit that takes the power of the rotating driveshaft at right angles to the axle and passes it to the axle.

DFL Deflector
A device which causes air, oil, dust, or debris from hitting other components.

DEF Defogger

DC Direct Current
An electric current that flows steadily in one direction only.

DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft

An engine with two overhead camshafts.

DP Dash Pot
A device for cushioning or damping a movement (as of a mechanical part) to avoid shock.

DLR Dealer

DS Dead Soak
The period of time that starts when a vehicle is parked and shut off after has been fully warmed up to
operating temperature.

DVD Digital Versatile Disk

DLI Distributorless Ignition

DLC3 Data Link Connector 3

OBDII Diagnostic Connector also know as the J1962 connector.

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code

Code numbers obtained by accessing the diagnostic mode of the engine management computer.

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DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
A filter which removes small particles from diesel exhaust.

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EDIC Electric Diesel Injection Control

EPS Electric Power Steering

A steering system generates torque through the operation of a motor and the reduction gear in order to
assist steering effort.

EFI Electronic Fuel Injection

A system that injects fuel into the engine and includes an electronic control unit to time and meter the flow.

E/G Engine
An internal combustion machine that converts fuel into mechanical energy.

ED Electro- Deposited Coating

A process in which a coating is applied to a metal surface through the use of an electric current.

ECU Electronic Control Unit

A computer, module, or controller that processes inputs and/or outputs of a given vehicle system.

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

A feature which locks the seatbelt to prevent it from extending, and holds a passenger in place when the
belt is pulled out quickly or when the vehicle stops suddenly.

ENG Engine
A machine for changing fuel into mechanical energy; also known as an internal combustion engine.

ESA Electronic Spark Advance

The part of an ECU that controls ignition timing and dwell angle.

EVAP Evaporative Emission Control

A system for reducing evaporative emissions by means of a sealed fuel tank, a vapor-liquid separator, a
three-way valve, an activated carbon filter, and a network of interconnecting hoses.

EVP Evaporator
The unit in an air conditioning system used to transform refrigerant from a liquid to a gas.

E-VRV Electric Vacuum Regulating Valve

EX Exhaust
The spent fuel after combustion takes place in an internal combustion engine.

Ex. Except

EPR Evaporator Pressure Regulator

Automatic pressure regulating valve mounted in suction line between evaporator outlet and compressor inlet.

EGR-VM EGR-Vacuum Modulator

Regulates the amount of EGR into the intake air mixture according to the engine load.

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EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation
An emission control system where some of the exhaust gases are rerouted from the exhaust manifold into
the combustion chamber to make sure that all fuel is burned before entering the atmosphere. The process
lowers the combustion temperature and reduces the formation of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the exhaust.

EBCV Electric Air Bleed Control Valve

EACV Electric Air Control Valve

ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission

A transmission that relies on sensors, an electronic control unit (ECU), and solenoids to control torque
converter lockup and shift points.

EPC Electronic Parts Catalog

ETCS-i Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent

Comprehensively controls the ISC system, TRAC system, and the cruise control system.

ECD Electronically Controlled Diesel

A Diesel that relies on sensors, and an electronic control unit for control.

EHPS Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering

A steering pump that is turned by an electric motor (instead of the engine) that creates the hydraulic
pressure needed for steering control.

ECDY Eddy Current Dynamometer

A piece of shop equipment used for dynamically measuring torque and calculating horsepower.

ECAM Engine Control and Measurement System

EC Electrochromic
Auto-Dimming quality of an interior or exterior mirror.

EBD Electric Brake Force Distribution

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F2 No. 2 One-Way Clutch
Prevents rear planetary carrier from turning counterclockwise.

FL Fusible Link
A special length of smaller gauge wire that is designed to "blow" like a fuse if heavy current flows through it.

FWD Front-Wheel-Drive
A configuration in which the front wheels of the vehicle are driven.

FL Front Left
When referring to the side of a unit, the front left side is always from the perspective of operation.

Fo Overdrive One-Way Clutch

Connects the overdrive sun gear and the overdrive carrier when the transmission is being driven by the
engine.

FR Front Right
When referring to the side of a unit, the front right side is always from the perspective of operation.

FR Front
When referring to the front of a unit, the front is always from the perspective of operation.

FPU Fuel Pressure Up

In regards to increasing or rising fuel pressure.

F/P Fuel Pump

A vacuum device operated either mechanically or electrically, that is used to draw gasoline from the tank
and sends it to the engine.

F1 No. 1 One-Way Clutch

When B2 is operating, prevents front & rear planetary sun gear from turning counterclockwise.

FP Fuel Pressure
The pressure under which fuel is delivered to the engine by the fuel pump

F/W Flywheel
A relatively large and heavy metal wheel that is attached to the back of the crankshaft and provides inertia
to smooth out the firing impulses and keep the crankshaft turning smoothly.

FIPG Formed In Place Gasket

FWD Front Wheel Drive

A vehicle that is pulled by its front wheels.

FE Fuel Economy
The number of miles driven divided by the number of gallons used.

FF Front-Engine-Front-Wheel-Drive
Refers to a vehicle with the engine located in the front of the vehicle, and that is driven by the front wheels.

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F/G Fuel Gauge
An instrument that is usually located on the dashboard or center console which indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank.

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GAS Gasoline
A hydrocarbon fuel used in the internal combustion engine.

GND Ground

GPS Global Positioning Satellite

The technology which allows a vehicle to be tracked anywhere in the world with near-perfect accuracy.

GSA Gear Shift Actuator

A unit on the sequential manual transmission which houses three stroke sensors and the shift actuator link
and facilitates the shifts.

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HDD Hard Disk Drive

HWS Heated Windshield System

A windshield featuring a heating element to facilitate defrosting (de-icing).

HV Hybrid Vehicle
A vehicle that uses two distinct but interdependent forms of propulsion, such as an electric motor and an
internal combustion engine.

HID High Intensity Discharge (Highlight)

HPU Hydraulic Power Unit

Produces the hydraulic pressure that the sequential manual transmission system uses to change the gear
position and to engage the clutch.

HT Hard Top
A two-door or four-door vehicle without a center door post or B-pillar.

HAC High Altitude Compensator

The barometric pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed in terms of the height of a column of mercury.

H-Fuse High Current Fuse

A circuit protection fuse with a high amperage rating.

H/B Hatchback
A car design in which the rear trunk and lid are replaced by a rear hatch that includes the rear window.

HCV Heat Control Valve

A valve which is controlled by temperature changes.

HSG Housing
A case or enclosure.

HI High

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ISC Idle Speed Control
Maintains the idle speed of the engine at a minimum level.

IRS Independent Rear Suspension

A suspension system where the two rear wheels are sprung independently from each other.

I/P Instrument Panel

The panel below the windshield which accommodates instruments, indicators, and controls.

INT Intermittent
Not constant but occurring at intervals.

IN Intake
The intake manifold of an engine or the area or port by which air or liquid enter a component.

IG Ignition
A process which initiates the combustion of the compressed air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber in a
spark-ignition engine.

IFS Independent Front Suspension

A suspension system where the two front wheels are sprung independently from each other.

IDI Indirect Diesel Injection

A type of fuel injection in which the air-fuel mixture does not go into the main combustion chamber but into
some kind of prechamber.

IC Integrated Circuit
A tiny complex of electronic components and their connections that is produced in or on a small slice of
material.

Idle ON Closed Throttle Position

Engine running at Idle without accelerator application.

IIA Integrated Ignition Assembly

The IIA is composed of the igniter, ignition coil, distributor and pickup coils.

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J/B Junction Block
The location of a group of circuit junctions.

J/C Junction Connector

Indicates a connector which is connected to a short terminal.

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KD Kick-Down
Refers to a downshift, and is sometimes called passing gear.

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LSP & BV Load Sensing Proportioning and Bypass Valve
A proportioning valve that varies the amount of rear braking force according to load carried by the rear axle.

LAN Local Area Network

LSD Limited Slip Differential

An axle differential or central differential incorporating a locking or slip-limiting mechanism to counter wheel
spin.

LB Liftback
A station wagon in which the conventional tailgate was replaced by a single lift-up hatch.

LL ON Closed Throttle Position

Engine running at Idle without accelerator application.

LSPV Load Sensing Proportioning Valve

A proportioning type valve, that varies output according to the amount of weight carried by the rear axle.

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

A by-product of oil refining, mainly butane or propane or a mixture of the two gases, used as a fuel for some
spark ignition gasoline engines.

LO Low
Of lesser position.

LNG Liquefied Natural Gas

An alternative fuel for spark ignition engines.

LLC Long-Life Coolant

Toyota Long-Life Engine Coolant.

L/H/W Length, Height, Width

The dimensions of a three-dimensional object.

LHD Left Hand Drive

A steering system where the steering wheel is located on the left-hand side of the vehicle.

LH Left Hand
When referring to the side of a unit, the left side is always from the perspective of operation.

LED Light Emitting Diode

Used in taillights in place of bulbs because of their low power usage, durability, and brightness.

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

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MGR Motor Generator Rear
Drives the rear wheels by using electrical power from MG1 or the HV battery, and generates electricity for
the HV battery during braking and deceleration.

MPX Multiplex Communication System

Used for connecting lamps, wipers, horn, etc. to a single power cable via electronically controlled modules,
making it easier to diagnose faults and to service the problem.

MCV Mixture Control Valve

MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure

Manifold pressure measured on the absolute pressure scale.

MTG Mounting
A support to which or by means of which something is attached.

MT Mount
To attach something.
2. A device for attaching something.

MTM Manual Transmission

A transmission in which gears are selected by the driver by means of a hand-operated gearshift and a foot-
operated clutch.

M/T Manual Transmission

A transmission system in which gears are selected by the driver by means of a hand-operated gearshift and
a foot-operated clutch.

MY Model Year
A new model year starts after the summer break of the car production plant, during which the assembly
lines are altered to accommodate the changes introduced in the cars of the next model year. A model year
and year of manufacture can, therefore, differ.

MIN. Minimum

MMT Multi-mode Manual Transmission

MG2 Motor Generator No. 2

Drives the front wheels by using electrical power from MG1 or the HV battery, and generates electricity for
the HV battery during braking and deceleration.

MG1 Motor Generator No. 1

Starts the engine and then is driven by the engine, generates electricity to drive MG2, or charge the HV
battery.

MAX. Maximum

MPI Multipoint Electronic Injection

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MIC Microphone

MP Multipurpose
Having multiple uses.

MIL Malfunction Indicator Light

An electric circuit between the computer and the "check engine" or "service engine soon" light on the dash
panel of a computer equipped vehicle.

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NAP North American Product
Motor vehicles assembled in Canada, the United States or Mexico.

NG No Good

NUT Navigation Update Tool

2ND Second

No. Number
A sum of units.

NA Natural Aspiration
An engine that takes in air at normal pressure, and is not turbocharged or supercharged.

N Neutral
The neutral position of a transmission is the gear position where the engine is not driving the wheels.

NO. Number
A sum of units.

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O2S Oxygen Sensor
A pollution control device which measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust stream and sends that
information the ECM.

O/S Oversize
More than standard or ordinary size.

OPT Option
A reference to optional equipment on a vehicle.

OC Oxidation Catalyst
Type of bead material in catalytic converter which aids in oxidation of CO and HC.

O/D Overdrive
A unit with a planetary gearset which turns the driveshaft faster than the transmission output shaft.

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturing

These are the items on a vehicle which came from the manufacturer.

OHC Overhead Camshaft

The camshaft that activates the valves is mounted above the head and driven by a timing chain or belt.

OHV Overhead Valve

Valves that are located in the cylinder head.

OCV Oil Control Valve

ORVR On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery

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P/W Power Window
A window that is raised and lowered by an electric motor which is operated by a switch.

PZEV Partial Zero Emission Vehicle

A rating introduced by the California Air Resource Board for vehicles that meet stringent emission
requirements. The vehicle has to be a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV), it has to prevent
evaporative emissions, and the whole emissions system has to come with a minimum fifteen year, one
hundred fifty thousand mile warranty.

PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation

A process introduced in 1963 for preventing the buildup of harmful acid-producing combustion gases within
the crankcase.

P&BV Proportioning and Bypass Valve

A proportioning valve that varies the amount of rear braking force according to load carried by the rear axle.

PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient

A thermistor (temperature sensor) whose resistance increases as the temperature increase.

PCS Power Control System

PTO Power Take-Off

PKB Parking Brake

Hand or foot operated brake which prevents vehicle movement while parked by locking rear wheels.

PPS Progressive Power Steering

A power steering system that provides appropriate steering wheel response by increasing fluid pressure to
lighten the required force at low speed, and reduces pressure to lessen the amount of assist at high speeds.

PROM Programmable Read Only Memory

An electronic component which can be specifically programmed to the design of each car model.

PS Power Steering
A steering system using hydraulic pressure to decrease the driver's turning effort. As the driver turns the
steering wheel, steering effort is reduced.

PSD Power Slide Door

A sliding door that is opened and closed by an electric motor which is operated by a switch.

PBD Power Back Door

A back door that is opened or closed by operating a switch.

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RM Repair Manual
A service publication which includes the procedures and specifications for repairing components of a vehicle.

3RD Third

RSE Rear Seat Entertainment

A system that offers entertainment to the rear seat occupants while front and rear seat occupants can enjoy
different audio-visual modes at the same time.

RL Rear Left
When referring to the side of a unit, the left rear side is always from the perspective of operation.

RWD Rear-Wheel Drive

A configuration in which the rear wheels of the vehicle are driven.

RHD Right-Hand Drive

A steering system where the steering wheel is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

RR Rear
When referring to the rear of a unit, the rear is always from the perspective of operation.

ROM Read Only Memory

RLY Relay
An electro-magnetically operated switch used to make and break the flow of current in a circuit.

RRS Rigid Rear Suspension

A simple non-independent rear suspension.

R&P Rack and Pinion

A type of steering system with a pinion gear on the end of the steering shaft. The pinion engages a long
rack (a bar with a row of teeth cut along one edge). When the steering wheel is turned, the pinion turns and
moves the rack to the left or right.

RR Rear Right
When referring to the side of a unit, the rear right side is always from the perspective of operation.

RAM Random Access Memory

R/B Relay Block

A housing or mounting location of relays.

RBS Recirculating Ball Type Steering

A type of steering gear that uses a series of ball bearings that feed through, around and back through the
grooves in the worm gear and nut on the steering shaft.

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R/F Reinforcement
Something that strengthens or supports.

RFS Rigid Front Suspension

A simple non-independent front suspension.

RH Right-Hand
When referring to the side of a unit, the right side is always from the perspective of operation.

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SLLC Super Long Life Coolant
Toyota Super Long-Life Engine Coolant.

1ST First

SFI Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

A computer controlled fuel injection system in which bursts of gasoline are sprayed into the intake ports by
injectors at timed intervals. Each injector is fired separately and has individual circuits.

SSM Special Service Materials

Certain materials or supplies necessary to complete a procedure.

SST Special Service Tools

Toyota's line of special service tools.

SW Switch
A device that opens and closes an electric circuit.

STD Standard

SC Supercharger
An air compressor designed to force air, under pressure, into the cylinder.

SCV Swirl Control Valve

A valve that controls the rotary or swirling motion given to the charge mixture as it enters a cylinder.

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

The restraint system including airbags and seatbelts.

SOC State of Charge

The condition or state of the amount of electricity in a battery.

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TRC Traction Control System

TVSV Thermostatic Vacuum Switching Valve

A vacuum controlling valve that reacts in accordance with temperature changes.

6TH Sixth

THW Water Temperature

Regarding the temperature of the liquid in the cooling system.

TSB Technical Service Bulletin

5TH Fifth

TISB Technical Information Service Bulletin

TPS Throttle Position Sensor

T/M Transmission
A device that uses gearing or torque conversion to effect a change in the ratio between engine rpm and
driving wheel rpm.

T/A Transaxle
A drive setup in which the transmission gearbox clutch final drive, and differential are combined into a single
unit connected directly to the driveshaft. It is used in front-wheel drive cars.

TACH Tachometer
A device used to indicate the speed of the engine in rpm.

TBI Throttle Body Electronic Fuel Injection

A form of fuel injection in which the electrically controlled injectors are located at the engine's throttle body
thereby feeding fuel to more than one cylinder.

TC Turbocharger
An exhaust powered turbine supercharger.

TCCS Toyota Computer Controlled System

Centrally controls the EFI, ESA, Diagnosis systems, by means of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU, formerly
the EFI computer).

TCV Timing Control Valve

A solenoid operated valve that controls changes in camshaft timing on VVT-i.

TDC Top Dead Center

The highest point of piston and connecting-rod travel in a cylinder.

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TEMP. Temperature
Degree of hotness or coldness as measured by a thermometer.

TWC Three-Way Catalyst

A catalyst for the simultaneous conversion of the three exhaust pollutants HC, CO, and NOx.

TIS Technical Information System

Provides TMS/Dealers/Field Offices with access to vehicle service and repair information and offers a bi-
directional communication portal to TMS. Provides a complete source of vehicle repair information including
service information, diagnostic tool and vehicle reprogramming information, SSC database, and enhanced
diagnostics.

TMC Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation.

TRAC Traction Control System

A vehicle system with the means of preventing wheelspin due to acceleration, either by braking the spinning
wheel or reducing engine power.

TURBO Turbocharger
A method of increasing power and decreasing emissions by rerouting hot exhaust gases through a turbine
which drives a pump that forces air into the engine cylinders.

4TH Fourth

TEMS Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension

An adaptive suspension system that alters ride quality based on vehicle speed, rate of acceleration, and
steering angle.

TDCL Toyota Diagnostic Communication Link

Toyota Diagnostic Communication Link.

TFT TOYOTA Free-Tronic

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U/S Undersize
A size less than is common, proper, normal, or average.

U/D Underdrive
An arrangement of gearing that produces more revolutions of the driving shaft than of the driven shaft.

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VIM Vehicle Interface Module
A module that connects between the hand held tester and the DLC to allow communication with CAN
equipped vehicles.

VSV Vacuum Solenoid Valve

A solenoid operated valve that controls the flow of vacuum between two points.

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

This system automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from
skidding under adverse conditions.

VCV Vacuum Control Valve

A control valve that controls the flow of vacuum to or from components.

VENT Ventilator
A panel or duct that introduces air from one place to another.

VGRS Variable Gear Ratio Steering

A characteristic in power steering systems that provide different ratios for small and large steering angles.

VPS Variable Power Steering

A power steering system providing different ratios for small and large steering angles.

VSC Vehicle Skid Control

This system automatically controls the output of the brakes or engine to help prevent the vehicle from
skidding under adverse conditions.

VSV Vacuum Switching Valve

An electrically controlled valve used to control emission control devices.

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

Number assigned to a vehicle by the manufacturer primarily for registration and identification purposes.

VVT-i Variable Valve Timing-intelligent

A system that is capable of altering the precise time when the valves open and close to improve engine
performance, fuel economy and to reduce exhaust emissions.

VVT Variable Valve Timing

A system that is capable of altering the precise time when the valves open and close to improve engine
performance, fuel economy and to reduce exhaust emissions.

VTV Vacuum Transmitting Valve

A valve used to control or limit the rate of vacuum.

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4WD Four Wheel Drive (4x4)

W/ With

W/O Without

WGN Wagon
An automobile that has a passenger compartment which extends to the back of the vehicle, that has no
trunk, that has one or more rear seats which can be folded down to make space for light cargo, and that has
a tailgate or liftgate.

W/H Wire Harness

A collection of wires which connects all the vehicle's electrical components.

2WD Two Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x2)

4WS Four Wheel Steering System

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